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SO13 DFE

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 48,007 miles

Emissions not tested too much oil in the engine ...oil level 2 inches above the maximum level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking connection at the joint beside the fuel filter at the rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 42,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsr tyre wearing outer edge and is cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,761 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,502 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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SO13 DFE is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO13 DFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO13 DFE is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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